Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Release Date: Friday, March 25, 2016 Nationwide

Ben Affleck, Chris Terrio, Emma Thomas, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Callan Mulvey, Jesse Eisenberg, Zack Snyder, Jeremy Irons, Charles Roven, Benjamin Melniker, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, David S. Goyer, Holly Hunter, Ray Fisher, Scoot McNairy, Tao Okamoto, Deborah Snyder, Michael E. Uslan

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 31 m

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Plot

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Plot
From director Zack Snyder comes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing.

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.
Cited as official plot version from warnerbros.com
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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Zack Snyder last directed Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire and Army of the Dead. The film's writer David S. Goyer last wrote Terminator: Dark Fate and Godzilla.

Director
Zack Snyder
Producers
Benjamin Melniker
Charles Roven
Deborah Snyder
Emma Thomas
Michael E. Uslan
Production Company
DC Studios

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality
Runtime
2 hrs, 31 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Man of Steel 2, Untitled Batman/Superman Project, Batman vs. Superman

Language
English

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Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Principal photography took place on location at the Michigan Motion Picture Studios and on location in and around Detroit, Michigan; Illinois; Africa; and the South Pacific.
  • As stated in Frank Miller's 1986 comic book, "The Dark Knight Returns," in which Batman battles Superman: "I want you to remember, Clark. In all the years to come. In all your most private moments. I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you."
  • Dark Knight trilogy star Christian Bale (Batman) has made it absolutely clear: he's done playing the character – he will not be in this film. DC Entertainment will re-cast the role; Ben Affleck ultimately won the role.
  • "Superman and Batman together on the big screen is a dream come true for DC fans everywhere. All of us at DC Entertainment could not be more excited for Zack's continuing vision for the DC Universe," said DC Entertainment president Diane Nelson in a statement.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Pre-production began at LA in October 2013, with principal photography starting in May 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Production is now expected to begin in late 2014, with an anticipated release date in summer 2016.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Zack Snyder, who helmed Man of Steel, is co-writing the story with David S. Goyer, who will then pen the screenplay. Production Production is expected to begin in 2014, with an anticipated release date in summer 2015.

Announced

The film was tagged as Announced. At 2013's Comic-Con, Warner Bros. officially announced a Batman and Superman tentpole for 2015.

Release Dates

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 25, 2016 . There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, Baskin and Identicals. Additional information: 2D/3D, IMAX.



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